The Fairy Tale Fair
0
Product was successfully added to your cart

Cart

  • Home
  • Fairs
  • Directory
  • Take Part
  • About
    • Testimonials
  • Gallery
  • Blog
  • Contact

Say Hello to… Kirk’s Carvings

Hand CraftedNo commentsNovember 30, 2015FTFadmin

This Sunday at Worthing Charmandean we look forward to welcoming Kirk’s Carvings back with their wonderful hand crafted wooden creations. Find out more…

Please introduce yourself and your brand….

Hi, my name is Simon and I am a wood turner. I make products that are attractive yet functional. These include, bowls to beakers, chopping boards to cheese knives and pens to pepper grinders. I use mainly local woods, such as Beech, Sycamore and Oak but I do also turn a variety of exotic woods like Purple Heart, Olive wood and Zebrano.

11217972_825908457521686_6782146206396572382_n

How would you describe your style and your creations?

I do most of my work on a lathe using a variety of chisels in all shapes and sizes. I finish all products by sanding and sealing the wood using finishes such as bees wax, shellac and polyurethane – most of which are food safe for the practical items like bowls and chopping boards.

11403336_773202376125628_7898890035450139287_n

What do you enjoy most about your work?

The surprise. Whether I have cut a piece of wood myself or purchased it, as soon as the lathe starts spinning I’m always surprised with the wood pattern that appears. No two items I turn are the same, as each piece of wood holds it’s own design and dictates how it will look. Whether it’s with a hidden knot or an image which appears made by the spalting – there was the perfect outline of an elephant in a bowl once!

12195835_825908474188351_2050877876593097104_n

What can we expect to find on your stall at So This is Christmas Worthing on December 6th? And are you looking forward to taking part?

There will be lots of bowls, in all colours and sizes! Also, fountain pens, pepper grinders, vases, tealight candle holders, bottle stoppers, chopping boards and some christmas themed ornaments and decorations. I’m really looking forward to taking part – the Fairy Tale Fairs are always fun, interactive events!

Do you have any plans or ambitions for the future?

To continue what I am doing and grow my business. I’d like to work with some different woods and see what other surprises they hold.

11742872_772346996211166_5523565357204917575_n

Do you have a motto or inspirational quote?

Never ask why, always ask why not. (My step-grandad!)

How can we find out more about you?

Check out my website and facebook page at:

www.kirkcarvings.co.uk

www.facebook.com/kirkscarvings

Tags: kirk's carvings, the fairy tale fair, worthing christmas fair

Related Articles

Save the dates for Christmas 2016!

April 25, 2016FTFadmin

Say Hello to… Lisa Holdcroft

February 27, 2018FTFadmin

Say Hello to… Emilia Hunt

April 5, 2019FTFadmin

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

Recent Posts

  • Online Creatives & Makers Directory – Applications Open Now! April 1, 2021
  • New Look Creatives Directory now Live for Spring! February 28, 2021
  • The Fairy Tale Fair: Spring Fair Announced! February 10, 2021
  • Shop Independent Online During Lockdown January 18, 2021
  • Christmas Wishes & THANK YOU for your Continued Support December 20, 2020

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 60 other subscribers

Reviews

Best Market & Community Event in the UK

Best of award winner

Awards

Local and Loved 2015---Highly-Commended-in-Category Local and Loved 2015---Highly-Commended-in-Town Small business saturday

Top 3 – Best Community Event 2015

Argus community awards winner
Kallikids accredited
best of brighton and hove

KalliKids Approved

doily days magazine

Categories

Archives

Recent Posts

  • Online Creatives & Makers Directory – Applications Open Now!
  • New Look Creatives Directory now Live for Spring!
  • The Fairy Tale Fair: Spring Fair Announced!
  • Shop Independent Online During Lockdown
  • Christmas Wishes & THANK YOU for your Continued Support
arts council funded

Sign up to our newsletter!

fairy tale fair newsletter

Say Hello!

Email
Facebook
Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Take Part
  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy & Cookies
  • Contact & Find Us
Copyright The Fairy Tale Fair 2012 - 2019. All rights reserved.